A Primitive Large African Pende Mask, DR Congo. Size: 60cm.
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Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association organized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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Each hand features holes, however, I do not know the purpose of these - though these were possibly holes through which the depiction of a spear was placed through. The traces of darker colouring on the surface of the wood (as shown on the photos) might possibly be the fading of darker coloured areas - as you will see in the photos of the shield, there is a wonderful contrast of lighter and darker colours.
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Includes an old early 20thC. wooden carved Frigate bird bowl , turtle figure carved wooden bowl, 2 impressive ebony and pearl shell inlay forks and an older type Fijian/tongan club with tapa cloth wrap on handle. … pick up or post world wide
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Two good African tribal art carved wooden hair coms - Swahili Tanzania & Baule Ivory Coast. Baule comb is approx 24.5 cm long x 4.5 cm max width.
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Stile: tribale / africano. 🔸 Artigianato etnico. Tipologia: maschera decorativa da parete. Altezza: 35 cm. Larghezza: 10 cm. Lavorazione: artigianale. 📏 CARATTERISTICHE.
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Venerate per la loro importanza spirituale, queste bambole simboleggiano la continuità della discendenza, spesso donate alle donne che aspirano a concepire, e si ritiene che possiedano un potere spirituale per la fertilità e il parto.
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